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brooklynite

(94,503 posts)
1. "I like my current insurance and don't feel the need to change anything..."
Fri Apr 12, 2019, 09:49 AM
Apr 2019

".....but Universal Medicare is just too catchy a slogan".

Good luck with that.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
2. There are too many stupid people happy with what they have. "Mo Better Insurance," is better
Fri Apr 12, 2019, 10:01 AM
Apr 2019

than mentioning Medicare. Agree with poster above.

Our best chance is to pursue a Public Option, rather than cramming it down throats of fools who can't/won't see big picture.

I think M4A is a guaranteed loser going into 2020. M4A is likely the better solution, but we can't disregard the political realities. If we do, we'll be sitting here 20 years from now talking about the same thing.

 

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
3. you are 100% correct, trying to go to all new way is a sure loser for democrats if we want to win
Fri Apr 12, 2019, 10:17 AM
Apr 2019

elections.

The public option is a great start and Obama kinda failed us in not pushing for it 10 years ago

TexasBushwhacker

(20,174 posts)
5. I agree about Public Option
Fri Apr 12, 2019, 10:27 AM
Apr 2019

It's a big step in the right direction. It should be helpful for small employers whow want to provide inaurance to their employees. Premiums are much higher for small employers.

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)
6. Please don't call me a fool because just because I don't believe Sanders math
Fri Apr 12, 2019, 10:46 AM
Apr 2019

or question whether banning private insurance is even Constitutional (given current SCOTUS makeup).

Thank you.

redstateblues

(10,565 posts)
4. Hopefully the Democratic nominee will realize that
Fri Apr 12, 2019, 10:21 AM
Apr 2019

Forcing people to get rid of their employer based insurance is political suicide

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